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A Geographic History Mystery using Apple Maps Look Around
I think it is important for learners to connect geographic location in their study of history and analysis of primary sources. In this way they can better understand the history of a time and place. …
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Lifting Out with iOS 16 + Primary Source Images
I’m practicing creating primary source posters using the new iOS 16 on iPhone.Here is a short demo: Student should cite their sources and use copyright free images, of course! Lots of potential for c…
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Annotating historic documents with images using Pages.
Diving into historic text is sometimes a struggle for students.However providing a creative activity that encourages engagement and participation helps smooth the road as well as creates a meaningful…
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Federalism: The Good, the Bad, and the Fun(?!)
Original Lesson: I created a Peardeck for this lesson that was clunky and too much information. What I Changed: I created a keynote presentation that included parts of my original lesson, but narrowe…
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Reforming Reform Lessons
Original Lesson: I originally had google slides and a note sheet for students to fill out. The topic was on the Second Great Awakening and the Reform movements of the late 1800s. What I changed: I c…
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In the Black Fantastic: Black History Month Ideas
Curated by Ekow Eshun, In the Black Fantastic, was an exhibition at the Hayward Gallery (London, UK) of 11 contemporary artists from the African diaspora, who question our knowledge of the world. In…
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Creating "Ghosts of History" in Keynote
Teaching concepts in History class can be very writing focused and often it needs to be, but when I recently taught the concept of Change and Continuity in ancient Roman Warfare I came across this Yo…
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“Get out the vote” with Keynote Animations and Builds
The story of Democracy includes the story of civic participation. History and government teachers always emphasize the importance and process of voting. Even if students are not yet of voting age, el…
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Apple Maps Guide for Native American History by the National Parks Foundation
For U.S. Indigenous People’s Day (Oct 10 in 2022) or for Native American History Month (November) one geographic resource you might point your students towards is the Apple Maps Guide by the National…
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Celebrating Latine / Hispanic Heritage Month
I think celebrating and recognizing heritage months is so important in the teaching of history/social studies and inclusion of all students. Learning will engage if students become active learners in…
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Students as Historians: Look Locally for Inspiration
According to the authors of In Search of Deeper Learning, one of the best ways to educate students is to have your students actually do the work of people in a particular field. In science, kids can …
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Electrifying a history inquiry with iMovie Magic Movie
I’m always looking for engaging ways to introduce the use of primary sources in history. Current events are often a good hook. With gas prices and electric vehicles in the news, a historic look at th…
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Creating a Spotlight in Keynote (Medieval Europe Lesson Starter)
I really like to start my lessons with a thinking activity or something that gets the students to discuss ideas. This activity is inspired by the Thinking Routine Zoom Out where students are revealed…
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Creating History Exhibits
For history and social studies teachers, archives, museums and libraries all hold important exhibits to share with students. As students study the past they can also build their own virtual exhibits …
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30 History/Social Studies Learning Creatives
This learning idea is based off of Apple’s 30 Creative Activities for Kids (Please see also post 10 Minute Tryouts) and 30 Time-Saving Tips for Teachers. It has the focus of History/Social Studies c…
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Green Screen Fun in History
Television and movies are one of the largest forms of communication in the world today. We live in a media-rich world, so why not bring that into the classroom? With technology at our fingertips, we …
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Do you have digital activities for U.S. Constitution Day?
In the United States Constitution Day is observed on September 17. From the National Archives: September 17 is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day to commemorate the signing of the U.S…
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Back to school history lesson starters with iMovie’s Magic Movie
The beginning of school is a busy time so I appreciate quick and easy ways to hook students on curricular topics. One engaging way to create interest without taking up a lot of prep time to introduce…
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Human Geography Digital Storytelling Project
I want to be passionate about what I learn and I want to facilitate learning experiences for my students that do the same for them. One of the best ways I’ve found to do this is to produce video docu…
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About This Place - History + Apple Maps Place Cards
I love using Apple Maps to create lesson ideas for educators and learners. Helping learners understand the significance of a place and its influence on events merges important content design skills w…
